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The prefix 'im' means 'not'.
Confusion arises from the assimilation of this old definition of im-, into the present English definition meaning not. Il-, im- and ir- are all presently defined as auxiliary prefixes of in-.
il- is used for words beginning with L; illegal.
im- is used for words beginning with B, P or M; imbalance, impenetrable and immortal.
ir- is used for words beginning with R; irregular.
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Is 'im' a prefix in the word 'imperative'?
Yes, im is the prefix in the word imperative. The prefix im can mean not, into, on, near, or towards.
What is a group of letters placed before a base word called?
A prefix. (Example: Patient. The prefix is Im-. So, if you add Im- to Patient, you get Impatient.)
What does the prefix im- mean in the word immoral?
happy
What is the suffix for imitate?
im- is the prefix of imitate. Im- can mean toward or not.
In which word does the prefix im- mean the same as it does in the word impolite?
The prefix im- has the same meaning in the word "improper." Both "impolite" and "improper" use the prefix im- to indicate negation or a lack of propriety or politeness.
Prefix that starts with im?
"Im" is a common prefix in itself, you don't add a prefix to a prefix.
What does prefix imm mean?
The prefix "im" is a variant of the prefix "in". It creates the opposite of the original word. Examples are: moveable / immovable; possible / impossible.
What does the prefix im- mean in the word impermanent?
"not" If something is impermanent, it is not permanent.
What is the prefix for immigrant?
The prefix for immigrant is "im-".
What is the meaning of the prefix im?
"not."
What is the prefix of improbable?
It has a prefix, the prefix is im. The root word is possible........now I have a question for you, does impossibly have a prefix. I think so but I'm not so sure.
What does impregnable and its prefix mean?
"Impregnable" means unable to be captured or entered by force, as in a fortress or stronghold. The prefix "im-" in "impregnable" is a negative prefix, meaning "not" or "without," so "impregnable" essentially means "cannot be penetrated."
